Puerto Rican Picadillo

Puerto Rican Picadillo is homey, cozy food. It's not fancy, but it's incredibly
flavorful and a staple of many Puerto Rican homes.

Servings: 6 people

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
25 minutes

Total Time
40 minutes

Main Course

Puerto Rican

Picadillo Puerto Rican Picadillo

Instructions

1 In a large pan, heat olive oil at medium heat. Add onions and green and red bell
pepper and sauté for approximately 5 minutes, until onions begin to become
translucent and vegetables begin to soften. Add garlic and cilantro and stir
until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2 Turn heat up to medium-high. Add tomato and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add ground
beef, adobo, and salt, and cook beef until it browns.
3 Add potatoes and ½ cup water. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes
to allow potatoes to cook. Test potatoes to make sure they are tender when poked
with a fork. If water cooks down before potatoes are cooked, add an additional ½
cup of water.
4 Uncover and test potatoes with a fork to make sure they are tender. If they need
additional cooking time, simmer covered for an additional 5 minutes. Add green
olives and raisins, stirring to incorporate and simmering until excess moisture
evaporates. Taste and add salt as desired.